Spring Birding
Greyfield Inn on Cumberland Island, Georgia offers one of the best and most pristine bird watching spots in the country. Our spring birding program includes guided field trips with our knowledgeable staff naturalists along the beach in search of red knots, piping plovers, and the nesting American oystercatchers, and through the maritime forest looking for summer tanagers and painted buntings, just to name a few. In the evenings, enjoy an educational slideshow which can include photography advice from our naturalist who is a published wildlife photographer.
Extended Vacations
Greyfield Inn and Cumberland Island are perfect for an extended secluded getaway, to truly experience another world. We have a special offer when booking 7 night vacations.
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Cumberland Island was the 19th century retreat of Thomas Carnegie and his wife Lucy, who in 1901, built Greyfield as a wedding gift for their daughter, Margaret Ricketson. Converted to an inn during 1962 by their daughter, Lucy Ferguson, and family - who oversee the daily operation - Greyfield Inn exudes the welcoming atmosphere and charm of a family home. This white mansion of gracious elegance retains the original family furnishings from the turn of the century alongside the added luxury of contemporary amenities. Many of the furnishings are treasured heirlooms, and family portraits and photographs adorn the walls. Guests can relax in the baronial living room with fireplace, in the cozy bar, well-stocked library, on the large welcoming porch, and of course, in the exquisite bedrooms with fabulous views.
Location: Cumberland Island is the largest and most southern of Georgia's 120 mile coastal archipelago. Miles of trails traverse the island's unique ecosystems along with 18 miles of pristine, undisturbed beaches great for shelling, swimming, sunning and birding. With an abundance of wildlife including deer, wild horses, bobcats, boar, alligators, and over 230 species of birds, and protected within a National Seashore, there is much to see and learn while visiting this unique island getaway.
Size: 12 guest rooms, and 4 suites, each individually and comfortably furnished. 10 of the rooms are in the main house and 6 are in 2 cottages on the grounds.
Style: Full Service Inn/Retreat
Amenities: Our rates are all inclusive of round trip boat transportation from Fernandina Beach, Fl, three meals which include a hearty southern breakfast, picnic lunches packed in wicker baskets to be enjoyed anywhere on the island or at the Inn, and a delicious dinner featuring local seafood with a focus on organically grown produce. Activities include guided island outings with our naturalists, kayaks for exploring the beautiful marshes and creeks, and bicycles which provide fun transportation around the island and great beach rides.
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 "On this island, time seems to have stood still’Ķ It all evokes a sense of serenity and oneness with nature that is restorative ... One has the impression of staying in someone's fabulous home, without any of the obligations..."
Town & Country
"This 3 by 18 mile Eden has been a favorite retreat of island collectors worldwide..."
Travel & Leisure
"This place is a fairy tale. The thickets of cabbage palm and resurrection fern, the roads of crushed oyster shell, the whinnies of wild horses floating on breezes, all sustain the soul mightily."
Southern Living
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